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Fun in the Sun
by David CatrowA hapless dog frolics in the sun and sand on a perfect beach day. It's fun in the sand, but now there's sand in his lunch and sand in his suit. Time for a dip in the water! The dog splishes, splashes, and rides the waves; it's fun in the water too. As the sun goes down, he flies a kite with new friends. Fun in the sky! But did he remember sunscreen?David Catrow's zany illustrations make this dog's day in the sun anything but ordinary.
El funcionamiento general del mundo
by Eduardo SacheriLa nueva novela de Sacheri, Premio Alfaguara de novela: Una historia emocionante sobre la adolescencia «donde lo cotidiano se vuelve épico» (Juan José Campanella) «—Me gusta tu idea, Benítez. —¿Cuál idea, profe? —Esa: que jugar es como entender el funcionamiento general del mundo.» El viaje a las Cataratas del Iguazú de Federico Benítez y sus hijos ya está arreglado, pero una llamada de último momento altera los planes: una deuda de gratitud, vieja e impostergable, lo obliga a cambiar de rumbo y encaminarse, con esos dos disgustados adolescentes a la rastra, hacia la lejana Patagonia. En cuatro días de viaje este hombre ensimismado y torpe les contará a los jóvenes una historia oculta que es la suya, la suya y la de su desangelada adolescencia, la suya y la del Primer Torneo Interdivisional de Fútbol del Colegio Nacional Normal Superior Arturo Del Manso, jugado en 1983. Y ese torneo de fútbol, con sus arbitrariedades, con sus trampas, con sus mezquindades pero también con sus grandezas, con sus luces y con sus sombras, será para este muchacho de quince años un laboratorio de la vida, del que saldrá transformado. Bajo la forma de un relato de viaje, de una novela de iniciación, Eduardo Sacheri nos atrapa en una historia emocionante sobre los vínculos humanos y nos muestra cómo en el inmenso friso del poder puede recortarse de pronto una figura generosa capaz de cambiar el curso de una vida. La crítica ha dicho:«Sacheri ha revivido el relato futbolístico en tanto género literario importante con cautivadores cuentos que usan el deporte como prisma para mostrar las idiosincrasias de su nación.»Jonathan Gilbert, The New York Times «El argentino Eduardo Sacheri hace de las historias cotidianas lecturas conmovedoras, de los lugares comunes situacionesuniversales.»Rocío Huerta, El País «Es la presencia de Sacheri en los guiones lo que hace que las películas de Campanella tengan un importante toque de humor, un humor muy de Buenos Aires, rápido y algo negro.»Soledad Gallego-Díaz, El País «La literatura de Eduardo Sacheri ya se instaló a través de la vida, la verdad o el fútbol, en un lugar que todos reconocemos y al que nos aferramos porque el mensaje final es que la derrota es sobre todo una señal que nos prepara para una próxima victoria.»Alejandro Apo «El registro coloquial es una marca tradicional que acompaña a este escritor al que no le caería mal el mote de costumbrista. Es que a Sacheri no le interesan tanto los héroes universales, sino las aventuras pedestres de los seres más mundanos, esos que uno se encuentra en los andenes cargados de cualquier estación del Sarmiento.»Revista Ñ, Clarín (Chile) «Eduardo Sacheri lleva cerca de 25.000 libros vendidos yse ha convertido en todo un éxito editorial al otro lado de la cordillera. Su pluma extrae una radiografía de la sociedad bonaerense a través de la pasión por el fútbol.»Vladimir Coppo G., La Nación (Chile) «Esa vida que transmite tiene la emoción de la vida en serio. No se nos ocurre que las lágrimas, las alegrías, las tristezas puedan ser ficción. Sacheri nos convence de que lo que el narra realmente ocurrió.»Tiempo perdido «Sacheri, a riesgo de caer en clichés, hace extraordinario lo ordinario. Lo mucho que te amé es una novela estupenda para lectores que, en días de aislamiento, buscan libros que le hagan escapar, aunque sea por un rato.»Jorge Raya Pons, The Objective «Argentina es un país proclive a psicoanalizarse a través del fútbol. La prueba: Osvaldo Soriano, Jorge Valdano y, sobre todo, Eduardo Sacheri, autor de Esperándolo a Tito, libro imprescindible que incluye un homenaje a Maradona sin nombrarlo y
Functional Anatomy for Sport and Exercise: A Quick A-to-Z Reference
by Clare E. MilnerFunctional Anatomy for Sport and Exercise: A Quick A-to-Z Reference is the most user-friendly and accessible available reference to human musculoskeletal anatomy in its moving, active context. Fully updated and revised, the second edition features more illustrations to enhance student learning and an expanded hot topics section to highlight key areas of research in sport and exercise. An accessible format makes it easy for students to locate clear, concise explanations and descriptions of anatomical structures, human movement terms and key concepts. Covering all major anatomical areas, the book includes: an A-to-Z guide to anatomical terms and concepts, from the head to the foot clear and detailed colour illustrations cross-referenced entries throughout hot topics discussed in more detail in sports examples discussed in more detail full references and suggested further reading This book is an essential quick reference for undergraduate students in applied anatomy, functional anatomy, kinesiology, sport and exercise science, physical education, strength and conditioning, biomechanics and athletic training.
Functional Exercise Anatomy and Physiology for Physiotherapists
by Cetin Sayaca Özden Özkal Abdulhamit Tayfur Filiz Erdem Eyüboğlu Mahmut CalikThis book aims to create a bedside resource for physiotherapists and exercise specialists dealing with a defined movement problem and plan and apply functional therapeutic exercises that can be diversified for the patient.For physiotherapists, exercise is undoubtedly the greatest weapon in treating diseases and improving health. Functional exercise approaches aim to improve physical performance and activities of daily life by adapting exercise prescriptions to the movements that the individual makes frequently in daily life or in sports. The daily activities vary from person to person due to our different habits and lifestyles. Therefore, functional exercise training should be designed differently for everyone. When designing a functional exercise prescription, physiotherapists should consider previous injuries or surgeries that may limit physical activity, as well as general health, muscular strength, endurance and strength, aerobic capacity, and activities that the patient should do in daily life. The functional exercise prescription should be customized considering both the fragility of the patient due to injury or surgery, and the strengths of the patient such as sports/exercise history and healthy eating habits.The book consists of four different parts: the concepts of exercise and physical activity, exercise types, and prescriptions are presented in the first part. The second part is dedicated to musculoskeletal anatomy specific to functional exercise, while the third part explores functional exercise-specific systems physiology and illustrates the compliance of each system with exercise, basic exercise physiology information, and the evaluation and treatment of individuals who are healthy and have diseases that affect each system. Finally, the book has the part of a special topic dealing with nutrition/nutritional supplements affecting recovery in the rehabilitation process after injury or surgery and supporting physical performance during exercise/sports. This book will be of interest to physiotherapists as well as health and sports professionals.
Functional Exercise and Rehabilitation: The Neuroscience of Movement, Pain and Performance
by James CrossleyFunctional training develops the attributes and abilities required to perform tasks, skills and activities useful and relevant to daily life. Functional Exercise and Rehabilitation serves as an accessible and visual guide providing the essentials of therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation, including mobilization, stabilization and myofascial release. This book begins by explaining functional training and the foundation of the STRIVE approach. Chapter 2 introduces functional anatomy and Chapter 3 explains the fundamentals of neuroscience. The final chapters discuss the STRIVE principles and apply them to exercise, program design and injury recovery. Each chapter includes key point boxes, illustrations and photos of exercises discussed. Written by an exercise specialist and osteopath, this practical guide is presented in an easy-to-read style. Functional Exercise and Rehabilitation is essential reading for all health professionals, sports therapists and trainers involved in exercise prescription.
Functional Exercise Prescription: Supporting rehabilitation in movement and sport
by Eyal LedermanIn Functional Exercise Prescription, Eyal Lederman presents a revolutionary new approach for exercise prescription that uses the individual's own movement repertoire. The book demonstrates how daily activities (the life gym) can be amplified to provide the necessary movement challenges to support movement rehabilitation in many musculoskeletal and pain conditions. Hence, all activities can become remedial without the need to prescribe unfamiliar exercise; in other words, 'how to exercise without exercise' or 'how to rehabilitate without exercise'.People recover from most musculoskeletal and pain conditions through three key processes: repair, adaptation, and alleviation of symptoms. The author explains how to identify the individual's recovery process and how to select the appropriate daily or sporting activities, and, how they can be modified to support recovery.Functional Exercise Prescription is a dramatic departure from the traditional strength and conditioning models that have been used for rehabilitation. The book explores the limitation of these models and explains how they can be replaced by functional daily activities ('functioncise'). It provides the practitioner with practical tools to construct a tailor-made plan for each individual to help expedite and optimize their recovery. Most rehabilitation can be constructed from a small familiar set of daily or sports activities.All human physical activity is exercise. Life is your gym.
Functional Training for Athletes at All Levels: Workouts for Agility, Speed and Power
by James C. RadcliffeFUNCTIONAL TRAINING IS THE FASTEST, MOST EFFECTIVE WAY TO GET AHEAD OF THE COMPETITIONPush your muscle development and athletic abilities to incredible new heights with Functional Training for Athletes of All Levels. Functional training conditions your body to respond to the strenuous demands of athletic competition. This method goes far beyond standard isolation movements, done sitting down, that simply increase muscular bulk. Functional training coordinates you muscles to work together to produce explosive power, tightrope-walker balance and cat-like agility.With over 100 exercises-illustrated with step-by-step photos-and 20 sport-specific workouts, Functional Training for Athletes at All Levels will help you acquire the athletic movement skills necessary to maximize your performance in any sport.Develop a rock-solid core for supreme stabilityStrengthen your trunk for explosive powerSharpen fast-twitch muscles for lightning-quick responsesCoordinate your muscles for full body controlEnhance your stabilizers for quick, agile movementFunctional Training for Athletes at All Levels customized sport-specific workouts for: Baseball Basketball Bicycling Football Golf Gymnastics Hockey Lacrosse Rugby Skiing Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Track & Field Volleyball Wrestling
Fundamental and Applied Sciences in Asia: International Conference on Science Technology and Social Sciences (ICSTSS 2018)
by Nor Azizah Yacob Duratul Ain Tholibon Nor Yuziah Mohd Yunus Zadariana Jamil Syuhada Mohd TahirThis book gathers selected science and technology papers presented at the 2018 International Conference on Science Technology and Social Sciences (ICSTSS 2018), organised bi-annually by Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang, Malaysia. Based on the theme “Redesigning Education for Industrial Revolution”, the papers in this book address a broad range of topics in the fundamental and applied sciences, including computer science, engineering, environmental and management, furniture, forestry, health and medicine, material science, mathematics, plantation and agrotechnology, sport science and statistics, covering theoretical, numerical and experimental studies. The book serves as a platform for disseminating research findings by academicians of local, regional and global prominence, as a catalyst to inspire positive innovations in the development of the region. It provides a significant point of reference for academicians and students: for academicians, it is a good source of information to conduct further research; for students, it is the latest point of reference on research conducted in their fields of study. The carefully reviewed papers intend to facilitate the creation of new knowledge through the exchange of ideas, strategies and innovations in various science and technology disciplines, and to contribute towards enhancing the learning environment.
Fundamental Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise
by James WatkinsFundamental Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise is an engaging and comprehensive introductory textbook that explains biomechanical concepts from first principles, showing clearly how the science relates to real sport and exercise situations. The book is divided into two parts. The first provides a clear and detailed introduction to the structure and function of the human musculoskeletal system and its structural adaptations, essential for a thorough understanding of human movement. The second part focuses on the biomechanics of movement, describing the forces that act on the human body and the effects of those forces on the movement of the body. Every chapter includes numerous applied examples from sport and exercise, helping the student to understand how mechanical concepts describe both simple and complex movements, from running and jumping to pole-vaulting or kicking a football. In addition, innovative worksheets for field and laboratory work are included that contain clear objectives, a description of method, data recording sheets, plus a set of exemplary data and worked analysis. Alongside these useful features are definitions of key terms plus review questions to aid student learning, with detailed solutions provided for all numerical questions. No other textbook offers such a clear, easy-to-understand introduction to the fundamentals of biomechanics. This is an essential textbook for any biomechanics course taken as part of degree programme in sport and exercise science, kinesiology, physical therapy, sports coaching or athletic training.
Fundamental Karate
by Aidan Trimble Dave HazardThis easy-to-follow guide is an essential reference for practitioners of all ages and abilities of this most popular martial art. Beginning with a chapter on breathing technique, this practical and detailed book goes on to reveal how to develop your energy-shout, the basic stances of Karate and how to accomplish the art of punching, blocking, kicking and striking, including all the must-know moves from the Knife-hand Block to the Roundhouse Kick. Each stance and movement is complimented with clear step-by-step photographs and includes a section on 'points to avoid' when practising each one. By demonstrating the key aspects of the basic technique and emphasising the need for a careful, classical approach to the practice of Karate, you will have all you need to know to practise the sport in safety. Coming from two of the UK's most respected and experienced competitors and teachers, this is the perfect guide for both new and improving students of Karate.
Fundamentals Of Athletic Training
by Lorin Cartwright William PitneyFundamentals of Athletic Training, Third Edition, explains foundational concepts in athletic training and presents injuries and illnesses commonly encountered by certified athletic trainers. Written specifically for high school students, this text develops the knowledge and skills of students assisting athletic trainers on the field and in the training room as well as those considering future careers as sports medicine professionals.
Fundamentals of Biomechanics
by Duane KnudsonBlending up-to-date biomechanical knowledge with professional application knowledge, this second edition presents a clear, conceptual approach to understanding biomechanics within the context of the qualitative analysis of human movement. It develops nine principles of biomechanics, which provide an applied structure for biomechanical concepts, and the application of each principle is fully explored in several chapters. The book also offers real-world examples of the application of biomechanics, which emphasize how biomechanics is integrated with the other subdisciplines of kinesiology to contribute to qualitative analysis of human movement.
Fundamentals of Biomechanics
by Margareta Nordin David Goldsheyder Dawn Leger Nihat ÖzkayaBiomechanics applies the principles and rigor of engineering to the mechanical properties of living systems. This book integrates the classic fields of mechanics--statics, dynamics, and strength of materials--using examples from biology and medicine. Fundamentals of Biomechanics is excellent for teaching either undergraduates in biomedical engineering programs or health care professionals studying biomechanics at the graduate level. Extensively revised from a successful first edition, the book features a wealth of clear illustrations, numerous worked examples, and many problem sets. The book provides the quantitative perspective missing from more descriptive texts, without requiring an advanced background in mathematics. It will be welcomed for use in courses such as biomechanics and orthopedics, rehabilitation and industrial engineering, and occupational or sports medicine.
Fundamentals of Mantracking: The Step-by-Step Method: An Essential Primer for Search and Rescue Trackers
by Donald C. Cooper Albert Ab" TaylorRevised and updated with color photographs, the classic guide to search and rescue.In 2012, there were 661,000 missing person cases opened in the United States. While the majority of missing person cases that get opened are closed quickly, by the end of the year over 2,000 remained unresolved. In many instances, when the missing person is lost in the woods, or in the desert, search and rescue missions become an essential tool that can mean the difference between life and death. <p><p>Fundamentals of Mantracking is the essential guide written by the people who spent most of their lives developing and refining the art of tracking, one of the most important but often overlooked aspects of successful search and rescue missions. <p><p>Inside, you will find the history of tracking, information on how to tell when tracking becomes necessary, recommended equipment and tools, and hundreds of indispensable examples of what to do on your way to becoming an expert tracker. <p><p>Originally released in 1990, the revised and updated edition of Fundamentals of Mantracking includes dozens of color photographs and detailed illustrations, making it the one book essential to anyone interested in learning how to track, or committed to becoming the best tracker possible.
Fundamentals of Sports Injury Management (3rd edition)
by Marcia K. Anderson Gail P. ParrThe book focuses on establishing a comprehensive content, 'user-friendly' format for a target audience that includes individuals asked to provide immediate first aid care for physically active individuals across the lifespan in the absence of a certified athletic trainer. These individuals may include coaches, exercise science/health fitness professionals, physical education instructors, supervisors in recreational sports programs and directors in YMCA or other community sports-related programs.
Fundamentals of the Shoulder
by Gazi Huri Mustafa Özkan Kerem BilselThis book comprehensively covers both basic and clinical aspects of the shoulder, from its anatomy and biomechanics, to the diagnosis and treatment of a broad range of shoulder disorders. Designed as a practical and richly illustrated reference guide, it provides the reader with the essentials needed to evaluate and treat shoulder injuries, including radiologic assessments, rehabilitative techniques and surgical procedures (both open and arthroscopic). It includes extensive coverage of the anatomy and pathology, while clinical topics covered include fractures around the shoulder joint, sport injuries and arthroplasty. Written by an international team of experts, who share tips, pearls and pitfalls, as well as best practices from their own experience, the book will be of interest to orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, rehabilitation specialists and biomechanists alike.
Fundamentos do Mergulho: Comece a Mergulhar da Forma Correta
by Simon PridmoreSe você ainda não pratica o mergulho autônomo, mas está pensando em aprender, então Fundamentos do Mergulho - Comece a Margulhar da Forma Correta é para você. Ele o leva da idéia embrionária de que você possa gostar de mergulhar até o ponto em que você tenha feito cerca de 20 mergulhos. Este não é um manual padrão de mergulho. Ele é muito diferente. O objetivo do Fundamentos do Mergulho não é lhe ensinar a mergulhar. Um instrutor de mergulho fará isso. Mas este livro fará com que o processo de aprendizado seja mais fácil. Ele o ajudará a tomar as decisões corretas e evitar as armadilhas que aguardam os mergulhadores novos e desinformados que está iniciando neste esporte. Ele também o ajudará a se tornar um mergulhador capaz e competente para o resto da sua vida. Fundamentos do Mergulho lhe mostra como garantir que esteja preparado para um curso de mergulho e o que um bom curso básico deveria conter. Ele lhe diz como escolher um bom instrutor, como decidir com qual operadora mergulhar após ter terminado seu curso e que tipos de mergulho você deveria estar fazendo quando começar a mergulhar. Você aprenderá as muitas formas com que o mergulho mudará sua vida e adquirá conselhos extremamente valiosos sobre a etiqueta envolvida. Ao longo do livro e especialmente no capítulo "Aconteceu comigo" você irá se divertir, aprender e ser encorajado pelos casos contados por pessoas experientes no mergulho, mas que já foram iniciantes também. Também há um capítulo inteiro dedicado à segurança do mergulho, que cobre aspectos de importância fundamental do mergulho que os manuais de treinamento das agências certificadoras não enfatizam o suficiente ou deixam totalmente de fora. A mensagem do livro é: comece a mergulhar da forma correta e você estará relaxado e pronto para a aventura. Você se divertirá mais, cometerá menos erros e terá confiança de que estará bem informado para tomar as mel
The Fundies: The Essential Hockey Guide from On the Bench
by Olly Postanin Jacob ArdownPutting the old-school grease back in hockey, in the first ever written eppie!Do you have trouble sniping top corns or landing a big conny? Keep missing the net in praccy or losing all your tillys? Well boys, you might need the fundies. Canadian beauties Olly Postanin and Jacob Ardown are natural athletes, and are here to show you how to be a weapon on the ice. All the big-leaguers (like Connor McDavid and Drew Doughty, not a big deal) come to Olly and Jacob for help on hockey fundamentals (the fundies); now you can get the insider tips and tricks to become a legend yourself. With their crucie knowledge of what makes hockey the best game in the world and all the greatest chirps, there is no other book like The Fundies. This guide to dominating the sport covers everything: history, skills development, throwing folded fives, training and choosing equipment, coaching, and all the ways to get respect on and off the ice. The boys will grease you through all you need to know and, if you stay focused, you’ll learn the essential skills necessary to dominate in the game. Throw on a bucket: you’re about to be hit with some grade A knowledge. From blocking biscuits and tickling twine to the perfect post-goal celly to impress the scouties, The Fundies is here to teach you how hockey is supposed to be played.
Funktionelle Anatomie: Grundlagen sportlicher Leistung und Bewegung
by Philipp Zimmer Hans-Joachim AppellWie funktioniert der menschliche aufrechte Gang? Welche Muskeln sind beteiligt? Wie werden die auf den Fuß einwirkenden Kräfte beim Lauf abgefedert? Experten erläutern hier alle grundlegenden und wichtigen Details zu Aufbau und Funktion des menschlichen Körpers: das Zusammenspiel der Bestandteile des Bewegungsapparates – Knochen, Sehnen und Muskeln, die Bewegungssteuerung und -kontrolle durch das Zentrale Nervensystem sowie alle für sportliche Leistung und Bewegung notwendigen Körpersysteme.Die 5. Auflage wurde komplett überarbeitet und enthält Prüfungsfragen, die über die App Springer Nature Flashcards abgerufen werden können. Der eigene Wissenstand zu einem Thema kann mittels Fragen und Antworten einfach und spielerisch abgefragt werden.
Funktionsabhängige Beschwerdebilder des Bewegungssystems
by Frauke Dehler Ralf Dehler Sabine Kubalek-SchröderReflektorische Schmerztherapie - Brügger-Therapie: Bekannte Schmerzphänomene aus einem anderen Blickwinkel betrachtenDie Faktoren, die reflektorische Schmerzen verursachen, systematisch ermitteln und behebenSelbst bei chronisch rezidivierenden Krankheitsbildern verblüffende Therapieerfolge erzielenMit dem Lehrbuch der Brügger-Therapie erschließen Sie sich neue Perspektiven in der Schmerzbehandlung, u.a. mit erweiterten Ansätzen der kausalen Therapie. Das Buch ist die ideale Grundlage, wenn Sie sich umfassend in die Verfahren der reflektorischen Schmerztherapie einarbeiten wollen. Ihr Basiswissen: Neurophysiologische und biomechanische Grundlagen der Bewegung und KörperhaltungPathoneurophysiologie reflektorischer SchmerzphänomeneTherapieaufbau und -ablaufDie Funktionsanalyse: Wie wird die Schmerzursache ermittelt? Die Therapie: Mit welchen Maßnahmen werden die Störfaktoren beseitigt, wie lässt sich der Therapieerfolg sichern? Die Behandlungsplanung: Wie gestaltet man einen effektiven Behandlungsverlauf ? Die Krankheitsbilder: Gängige Diagnosen, unter dem Aspekt der reflektorischen Schonmechanismen interpretiert Praxisnah, anschaulich: 473 Abbildungen als Zeichnungen und Fotosequenzen zu allen Maßnahmen, Techniken und Übungen, Praxishinweise, Tipps zu wichtigen Details und viele Patientenbeispiele. Praktisch unentbehrlich: als Rundum-Einführung für interessierte Physiotherapeuten und Ärzte und als Nachschlagewerk für Therapeuten, die schon nach dem Brügger-Konzept arbeiten.
Funky: My Defiant Path Through the Wild World of Combat Sports
by Ben AskrenA riveting memoir by former MMA champion and Olympic wrestler, Ben Askren, who cut a polarizing path through amateur wrestling and professional mixed martial arts as a firebrand figure who fans loved or hated—but could never keep down.&“This is a wonderful and revealing look at one of the greatest American athletes of the last twenty years.&” —Ariel Helwani? One of the most dominant college wrestlers in history, Ben Askren became a folk hero during the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, before going on to become a multiple time MMA champion and one of the sport&’s biggest stars. Through it all, he emerged as a cult figure in combat sports. Here, in the pages of Funky, this record-breaking wrestler and polarizing UFC fighter shares how he came to dominate opponents while blazing a trail through competitors in unprecedented ways. Not blessed with natural athleticism, he revolutionized folkstyle wrestling by innovating his own technique, developing a scrambling, unorthodox style, which earned him the famous nickname, &“Funky.&” &“While legendary wrestler Ben Askren&’s memoir Funky is not a self-help book, it is one of the most helpful books you can read if you want to achieve more in life. Unlike the superficial portraits of success that most self-help books give, Funky explains in unvarnished detail the thoughtful persistence that is required—persistence that can take a long time to be rewarded, with plenty of setbacks along the way.&” —Alex Epstein, philosopher, energy expert, bestselling author, and BJJ Black Belt What ensued was an improbable takeover of combat sports by a firebrand who defied tradition, becoming the University of Missouri&’s first ever national champion while twice winning the prestigious Dan Hodge trophy. Now, Askren opens up about how he bucked convention, how he used his wrestling base to seize the world of cage-fighting, and how he eventually forced UFC president Dana White to end their decade-long public feud via a historic trade to give the fans what they wanted: Ben Askren in the UFC. Love him or hate him, win or lose, Ben Askren showed what determination means by staying true to one of his earliest revelations on the mats: &“I was never going to let anybody outwork me.&” &“Whether you are an elite level athlete or the furthest thing from it, Funky is an inspiring read for all.&” —Laura Sanko, broadcast analyst and reporter
The Funniest Baseball Book Ever: The National Pastime's Greatest Quips, Quotations, Characters, Nicknames, and Pranks
by Peter HandrinosThat old baseball saying is right: It is a funny game. No other sport can compare to the national pastime's vast catalog of silly quips and quotations, unforgettable characters, memorable nicknames, and inventive pranks.The Funniest Baseball Book Ever captures it all between two covers. It's simply the most complete, contemporary resource for baseball humor. This compendium expertly draws on a century of history and several hundred sources to lend the game a new, hilarious perspective. With over 90 percent of its material never before collected in a single volume, The Funniest Baseball Book Ever will entertain and surprise everyone from casual fans to diehards, and from newcomers to veterans.The Funniest Baseball Book Ever is the perfect antidote for those who'd prefer to laugh along with the fun and games--it's one book that lives up to its title's promise.
The Funniest Man in Baseball: The True Story of Max Patkin
by Audrey Vernick Jennifer BowerA hilarious picture book biography about Max Patkin, a professional ballplayer turned legendary baseball clown, from the author of the acclaimed Brothers at Bat and other baseball nonfiction. Max Patkin was pitching in the minor leagues when he was injured and had to leave his dreams behind. He joined the Navy and eventually was able to play again while in the military . . . and this time he got to pitch against superstar Joe DiMaggio. When Joe hit one of Max’s throws out of the park, Max threw down his glove, left the mound, and chased Joe around the bases, making faces and imitating his every move. The crowd loved it! And a baseball clown was born. This inspiring and comical biography carries an important message: Life doesn’t always turn out exactly as you hope . . . but moving in a new direction can sometimes bring happy surprises.
Funny (but true) Golf Anecdotes: about Tiger, Phil, Bubba, Rory, Rickie, Jack, Arnie, and all the rest.
by Dick CrouserAn Entertaining Gift of Golf Humor In this collection of over 175 golf anecdotes, you'll find entertaining stories about Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Ernie Els, Jim Furyk, Bubba Watson, Rory McIlroy, Rickie Fowler, David Feherty, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Ben Hogan, Sam Snead, Bobby Jones, and their friends. You'll enjoy sharing them with your golfing partners on the putting green or at the 19th hole!